Growing Gratitude: Eldon Deal

May 26, 2019

Growing American Blueberries for Generations

Meet Eldon Deal

In addition to growing blueberries in Baxley, Georgia, grower Eldon Deal proudly served his country in the Armed Forces and today dedicates his spare time supporting local veterans. 

Eldon joined the United States Army in 1969 and served until February of 1972. Deal started his basic training in Benning, GA, and through the years traveled for assignments in Mannheim and Frankfurt, Germany, as well as Phu Bai and DaNang, Vietnam.